Why on earth would we do this? The main reason for this is because when you start painting on your pages, and glue stuff to them, it makes the book much thicker than the binding can handle. So, if you have a 30 page book, you will turn it into a 15 page one. This may sound scary, but it will give you a LOT more room and flexibility later on in the project! Something I’ve learned with experience if you will be using the book for an art journal is that you may want to do is rip out at least half of the pages in the book. Step 2: Start Ripping Out the Pages of the Old Book if Necessary Once you have your books, you’re ready to start preparing it for altering and making into an art journal! Want to see how I shop for books and the types of books I like to get? Read This: How I Find Mixed Media Art Supplies At Used Book Sales.
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